I hope that you have all been wonderful since I last wrote and that spring is treating you well! I certainly am enjoying all this warmth and sunshine! Today I decided to write to you guys about my makeup must haves, or more generally just my favourite makeup pieces that I use quite often. I am not a beauty expert in any way at all so these are all just my personal opinions and if you disagree then that's more than fine, I'm simply sharing what I love. Enjoy!
My first favourite item is my Urban Decay De-Slick Mattifying Powder. This powder is an absolute life saver for anyone that may struggle with slightly oily skin, or even if you tend to get a little bit shiny throughout a long day. I always like to have this with me in my handbag and just apply it whenever I feel like I need to. I also apply this powder at the beginning of the day just to start off on the right foot with a nice matte finish to my face. I give this item 5 stars because it is perfect for my skin and it has really helped me out in a lot of situations with my oily skin... the beautiful purple packaging is just a bonus!
This next makeup item probably won't be of any great surprise to you beauty lovers; it's the Rimmel London Wake Me Up Concealer. This concealer provides an anti-fatigue effect which seriously saves my face on a daily basis. Due to the fact that I'm a university student I often have quite late nights followed by some very early mornings, therefore anything to make me look less tired is welcomed with open arms! It provides great coverage and leaves my face feeling healthy and fresh!
This concealer is my hero <3
Now on to mascara! I guess I'm what you could call a mascara addict. I absolutely love the stuff and honestly one of my favourite things in life is buying/trying all different kinds. Throughout my years of wearing makeup I have tried my fair share of mascaras and without a doubt my favourite is the Maybelline New York Rocket Volum' Express! I would even go as far to say that this is the mascara of the gods, they have graced Earth with this gift of perfection in mascara form. Seriously though, this stuff rocks and I don't know what I would do without it. With this mascara I simply put on 1 or 2 coats, whereas I found with a lot of others that it took quite a lot of time to get just the right amount on. This mascara seems almost like a mascara for beginners because it is just so simple to apply and it does everything in just 1 easy step! My lashes are longer and fuller with this mascara and it is so so lovely!
Eye shadow is a marvellous thing and it possesses the ability to either make or break a look. I really struggle with finding the right eyeshadow for me and I am very picky about the colours that I use. I actually don't really wear eyeshadow on a daily basis because I can't even be bothered to keep trying out different shades and I am also just very lazy and don't normally bother with putting any on in the morning as I'm rushing out the door for school or work. However, I have found one eyeshadow that is always in my makeup bag and I have repurchased it quite a few times. This is the Urban Decay eyeshadow in the colour 'Pistol'. I have used other Urban Decay eyeshadows as well and of course they are all such lovely quality and I really love the way that they go on and also how long they last. 'Pistol' is my go-to shade for whenever I want a smokey eye on a night out or on the days that I am just feeling very bold and dramatic! It is a dark, charcoal grey that has a slight shimmer through it. I also use this eyeshadow under my eye on days that I am not wearing eyeliner and it looks so nice! This is an amazing shade and every time I wear it I receive compliments on how beautiful it is. Definitely a 5 star product in my opinion.
Put some red lipstick on and live a little! A proper thought to live by. I personally adore a vintage red lip and every time I see someone wearing it I find it mesmerizing and then when I wear it myself, I feel like I have the confidence to conquer the world! It's amazing what a difference the right shade of lipstick can do for a girl. My favourite red lipstick is Revlon Colourburst Lipstick in the shade, True Red (090). Not much else has to be said about this because I'm sure that the majority of you know how to rock a red lip: with confidence! This is a wonderfully pigmented and long lasting lipstick and I strongly recommend it to anyone in need of a new red lipstick.
Well that is it for my makeup must haves! Thank you so much to any of you that made it through that post, I greatly appreciate it! I hope that this was somewhat interesting or maybe even helpful for some of you guys! I will be back soon with another post :)
Until next time,
Emma J :) x
